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What is the Kirk?

A pilgrim and a gospel family, united in guilt, in grace, in gratitude, and in Christ. Together, we walk through this world homeward. We exist for the glory of God’s name, the growth of God’s Kingdom, and the good of our neighbors everywhere.

Our mission: to make more and better disciples of Christ. Three beacons help us find our bearings and keep our way: the Word of God, the Great commission, and the doctrines of the historic, Protestant, Reformed Faith.

Everything we do rests on the simple belief that God knows best how to nourish the human soul. In humble obedience, following the three-fold rhythm of Word, Sacraments, and Prayer, we endeavor to approach God on His terms, not our own. None are excluded who do not exclude themselves.

Why We Gather

Why We Gather

Why we gather

to Hear God

When the word of God is proclaimed, the voice of God is heard, the mind of God is revealed, the Son of God is present, and the Spirit of God is active. Therefore, above all, we are people of the ear. We gather to listen...

to Meet God

Sunday by Sunday, in our morning and evening services, God calls us out of the world, away from ourselves, into His presence. Here is abundance of life, fullness of joy, and pleasure forever. Unworthy in ourselves, God Himself qualifies us for His service. We come through His Son and by His Spirit. We come expectantly, looking to Him for mercy, redemption, forgiveness, cleansing, refreshment, strength, guidance, everything. His faithfulness never disappoints.

to Worship God

God, the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of all life, has called us out of darkness, into light, to proclaim His glory. He seeks worship that is energized by His Spirit, governed by His truth, and worthy of His Name. Caught in the grip of His transcendent greatness and tender nearness, we rejoice with fear and trembling. Standing on the shoulders of our Fathers, we yearn for worship that has roots and wings. Learning from the past, we reach for eternity.

to Serve God and Others

Our congregation gathers to grow, and scatters to give grace, the Gospel, hope and ourselves. Simply put, our goal is for every member to reach everyone, everywhere for Christ. We want to make more and better disciples of Christ.

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“So many go into the field against Satan, and so few come out as conquerors; because all have a desire to be happy, but few have courage and resolution to grapple with the difficulties that meet them in the way to their happiness.”

These days, with regards to the festivities of 31 October, I can’t think of anything that truly frightens me. Sure, it’s easy to spook somebody when they are least expecting it, but often it’s quickly followed by a chortle from the prankster, and it’s receiver. That is to say; it’s all in good fun. But let’s not fool ourselves. For many of us, fear silently grips us in many ways.

I recently started reading the autobiography of John G. Paton. Those familiar John Paton can attest to the fact that he stands as a titan among missionaries for his Christian work in the New Hebrides during the mid-19th century. When he arrived in the tropical islands located in the South Pacific Ocean, entered an abominable and nightmarish environment.

Lunchtime at the Whitney household is probably the best time of the day for the kids. Not only for the fact that we have food (most all Whitneys love food), but Mom is reading the lunch-time devotional. Now, Dad is not that bad of a reader himself (if I do say so myself), however…

At one time in my life, I was told that I needed to be bolder. As a boy, I lacked confidence and tended to avoid conflict like the plague. I fared better by myself and supplemented that time by reading about great titans of history. I focused my reading on those whose sharp minds, courageous actions and uncompromising manners that could be called upon to lead the world through its darkest hours.

As a kid, I could always count my parents taking the family to Catholic Mass every Sunday. Much to my delight, after every Mass ended, I used to walk around my parents and head downstairs to the bookshelf located in the main lobby. Once there, I honed in on a small picture book of the Pontifical Swiss Guards.